-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASokoban v1.0b © 1993Panagiotis Christias -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================================================ =============== NOTICE : ASOKOBAN NEEDS KICKSTART 2.0 ======================== ================================================================================ GENERAL ------- ASokoban is an implementation of the known UNIX game Sokoban for the Amiga. It has the original 85 levels of the Unix game (that means that if have already played the original game you will find ASokoban's stages familiar). Additionally, ASokoban has a nice user-friendly 2.0 GUI (designed with GadToolsBox), undo and backup functions, uses the best existing library (ReqTools.lib) to popup all kind of requesters. It is fully multitasking, opens its window in the workbench screen and can be iconified easily. For the ones who do not know the game (but still want to play it!) read the following: INSTALLING ASOKOBAN ------------------- ASokoban does not need any special kind of installation, as a matter of fact it does not need any kind of installation. You should only copy the Reqtools.lib into your LIBS: directory (if it isn't already in there!) and you're ready. STARTING ASOKOBAN ----------------- You can either start ASokoban from the CLI (ASokoban detaches itself nicely from the CLI right after being launched) or the Workbench using its icon. HOW IS ASOKOBAN PLAYED ---------------------- You control a strange pair of eyes through the maze of each level. Your purpose is to push all the pieces of money into the safe which is the colored (blue) area of the maze. You can ONLY puss the money, you cannot pull them, pick it up or anything else. The eyes can be moved using the cursor keys (best way) or the mouse by pressing and holding down the left mouse button. Once you have gathered all the money packets in the safe you can proceed to the next level. GADGETS ------- The playfield is surrounded by several gadget. These are: New : Starts a new game. Undo : Undoes the last push (not the last move!) Set Level : Let's you choose the level to play. Actually it works only backwards giving you the chance to play again previous levels. High Scores : Displays the high score list. About : easy... Backup : "Saves" temporarily your position (before a risky step) Restore : Restores the previously "saved" position. Name : Pops up a file requester to select the name of the file you want to save your position and highscores for another time. Note that your level position will be saved also in this file letting you continue the next time from the level you where. By default, the name of the file is "ASokoban.data". The name of the file is displayed into the string gadget on the right of the name-gadget. The filename can be changed also directly from the string gadget. Load : Loads the data file. Save : Saves the data file (happens automatically on exit). Extra informations are displayed on the right of the playfield. These are the level, the total level money packets, the saved money packet, the totat moves and pushes of the eyes. HOW TO EXIT ASOKOBAN -------------------- You quit ASokoban either by pressing the close gadget or pressing 'q'. HINTS & TIPS ------------ No hint and tips. The game isn't easy but I can guaranty that every level has its solution (maybe unique sometimes, but existing). 8^) BUGS ---- No known bugs. Sometimes when using the mouse to guide the eyes, they seem to stick on the mouse pointer even when the mouse button isn't pressed. It's no real bug, it can even be useful moving the eyes quickly through the maze. For those who may like this "feature" a certain way to cause it is to press once the keyboard equivelent (LEFTALT+LEFTAMIGA) of the left mouse button. Pressing once again the left mouse button things come back to normal. DISTRIBUTION ------------ ASokoban is giftware meaning that if you like you can send me anything (money, your programs, PD software, postcards, pizzas etc.). It also means that it is copyright of Panagiotis Christias 1993 © (me) and it's freely distributable as long as all of its files are included in their original form without additions, deletions, or modifications of any kind, and only a nominal fee is charged for its distribution. This software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. By using ASokoban, you agree to accept the entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ---------------- This project was started in order to explore and learn the new features of KS2.0 . Special thanks to Commodore for KS2.0, Nico Frankois for ReqTools Library, Jan van den Baard for GadToolsBox. All of them have done a splendid work. Thanks! THE AUTHOR ---------- If you have any suggestions, found any bugs, want the source of ASokoban or just like the program you can contact me via e-mail (preferably) or snail-mail : ______ e-mail: christia@theseas.ntua.gr "Thanks, Amiga / / / / or phri@leon.nrcps.ariadne-t.gr for not being / / / / a PC!"______ / / / / address: Panagiotis Christias \ \ \ \/ / / / Argirokastrou 40, Papagou 15669 \ \ \/\/ / / Athens, GREECE \ \/\/\/ / \/\/\/\/ ================================================================================